Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas Bail Bonds & Bond Information

If a defendant was arraigned at Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas (Pickaway County (felony criminal cases)), The Bail Bond Center posts the bond 24/7 — call 877-968-9255. Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance.

After arraignment at Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas

In Pickaway County, the initial appearance and arraignment — where bond is first set — generally takes place in the Circleville Municipal Court (151 East Franklin Street, Circleville). That court reports that in-custody defendants are typically arraigned at 10:00 a.m. by video from the Pickaway County Jail, while defendants out on bond or appearing on summons are arraigned at 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The judge may impose a recognizance (signature) bond, an appearance bond, or a cash or surety bond to secure future appearances. Felony charges are not finally adjudicated in Municipal Court; following a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, felony cases are bound over to the Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas (207 South Court Street, Circleville), which has jurisdiction over felony criminal matters. The Common Pleas judge may then review, continue, or modify the bond conditions as the case proceeds. The Clerk of Courts maintains case records at 207 South Court Street and can be reached at 740-474-5231.

Frequently asked questions

How are bonds set at Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas?

Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas sets cash bonds, 10% surety bonds, and personal recognizance. In Pickaway County, the initial appearance and arraignment — where bond is first set — generally takes place in the Circleville Municipal Court (151 East Franklin Street, Circleville). That court reports that in-custody defendants are typically arraigned at 10:00 a.m. by video from the Pickaway County Jail, while defendants out on bond or appearing on summons are arraigned at 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The judge may impose a recognizance (signature) bond, an appearance bond, or a cash or surety bond to secure future appearances. Felony charges are not finally adjudicated in Municipal Court; following a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment, felony cases are bound over to the Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas (207 South Court Street, Circleville), which has jurisdiction over felony criminal matters. The Common Pleas judge may then review, continue, or modify the bond conditions as the case proceeds. The Clerk of Courts maintains case records at 207 South Court Street and can be reached at 740-474-5231.

What does a bail bond cost for a Pickaway County case?

10% of the bail amount, set by the Ohio Dept. of Insurance under Ohio Revised Code 3905.85.